21 Ideas to Create Possibilities in Your Life

Serendipity. Magic. Wonder. Possibilities. All words I love because of all the wonderfully delicious things they elude to being in store. Imagine the following:

The moment the plane takes off and you are off to your destination

Bouncing back after heartbreak and disappointment when you thought you never could

The feeling of opening up a book and not knowing what awaits in this new world before you

Early mornings and the excitement of all the things that could happen that day

The explosion of flavor on your taste buds with the first bite of a yummy meal

The moment you arrive at a new place. You know nothing. An entire city of possibilities is before you

What do all these things have in common? They hold wonder, magic, possibilities. It’s when you encounter serendipity. It’s when your heart is full of excitement and ready to welcome all the wonderful and unknown things that could happen.

Possibilities are when you have new experiences and new avenues to explore and discover. They put you in contact with new ideas, opportunities, and people. They open up your life to almost anything.

If you’re anything like me, then this sounds amazing to you. I’m obsessed with the possibility of possibilities. All the new and unknown things that are in store for our lives. All the WONDERFUL new and unknown things.

Here’s the secret though. I don’t believe possibilities, magic, or even serendipity is something that just happens. I think it’s something that you go out and find. Something that you MAKE happen and appear in your life. Maybe that sounds less magical, but to me knowing that I have endless possibilities because I can CREATE them is where the magic lies. Here are 21 ideas to create possibilities in your life. Try one tip every week or even once a month. You’d be surprised at the changes and the opportunity that can occur in your life when you set the stage for possibilities to occur.

1. Explore a book store and get a book that’s different from what you usually read

In my opinion, bookstores hold the ultimate amount of possibilities. There are an endless amount of things you can learn, places you can go, characters you can meet, and whole new worlds to open up to you.

2. Take a walk on your lunch break with no predetermined destination

You’d be surprised the things you will see that you don’t usually notice while you’re driving. Maybe you’ll find a new lunch spot or have an adventure. If not, at least you’ll get some fresh air.

3. Go to a networking event

Aim to talk to at least three new people. Even if you don’t meet someone who can provide you with a new opportunity right then and there, expanding your network usually leads to new opportunities in the future.

4. Explore an area of your city or just outside your city that you’ve never been to

Seeing new things is all about looking at life with a fresh perspective, but going to a new place to have new landscapes to look upon never hurts!

5. Talk to someone while you’re waiting in line

You don’t need to wait for a specific event to network.

6. Eat a new food every day for a week

Or figure out a new way to prepare a food you usually eat every day for a week.

7. Go somewhere to people watch

You’ll be surprised at the things you can learn and the ideas it will help you come up with.

12. Go somewhere that inspires you. Just sit. Do whatever you like

13. Create a list of small changes and tackle one a day or even one a week

Life is built by the small things we do. Accumulate small things to build your dream life.

14. Ask to join a project at work that’s outside your usual department

You will learn new things, meet new people, maybe even re-discover your passion for your job.

15. Tap into your inner artist and paint, take some pictures, dance…

Maybe you’ll discover a hidden talent or just relieve some stress.

16. Join a group to do activities that interest you, like Meetup.com. Even if you have enough friends!

You’ll spend time doing something you enjoy and at the same time get out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and be exposed to new things.

17. Learn a new skill

It’s exciting to be able to do something new and opens up so many possibilities and ideas of things you can do.

18. Eat a tiny dessert

Small enough to really savor every bite and small enough not to feel guilty about.

19. Break a bad habit

What positive habits you can replace your time and energy on?

20. Do something that you find scary

You might find out that you’re braver than you thought.

21. Do something alone

It’s liberating to enjoy your own company. Once you learn to learn it, you’ll never have to wait for anyone else ever again to do something you want to do. Plus you notice so much more of what’s going on around you when you’re alone.

Did you try any of these tips? Let me know in the comments down below if you experienced any opportunities by opening your life to possibilities.

Obviously I love the bookstore idea but I also love the talk to someone in line idea! We’re all too busy on our phones or too embarrassed to talk to other people, but how nice is it when someone takes time out of their day to talk to you?
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You’ve caught my attention! I especially need to heed making a list of small changes. One of my favorite things to do is chat with the people in lines! It always makes for the best conversation. Thanks for these beautiful ideas! 🙂

I just got back from exploring London over the holidays with my husband and mom. Whenever I take a trip like that, I’m always inspired to come home and explore more of my own hometown. It’s so easy to get caught up in the grind of life that you forget there’s so much MAGIC out there right where you live! What a great new year’s resolution to make – to treat every day like you’re looking at it with new eyes and an open heart! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

Agree with you 100% Luci! After a good trip we always come home so motivated to find the adventure in every day life and see all the magical things that are right in front of us. We live in such an amazing place that there is so much to do and see, but I think anywhere has so much to do and see if you have the right mindset.